Cryptocurrencies

Cilj ovog rada je objasniti opći pojam kriptovaluta i povezanih tehnologija. S tim u vezi, opisan je pojam blockchain tehnologije kao temeljni dio kriptovaluta. Definirane su tri kriptovalute te su opisane mogućnosti i tehnologije navedenih kriptovaluta. Uz definiran pojam blockchain tehnologije opisani su postupci rudarenja i pohranjivanja kriptovaluta. U praktičnom djelu rada opisan je postupak rudarenja na odabranom primjeru. Objašnjen je pojam transakcija i navedene su prednosti i rizici kriptovaluta i tehnologije. Rezultati ovog završnog rada mogu biti od koristi svima onima koji se žele educirati u području kriptovaluta.This paper aims to explain the general concept of cryptocurrencies and related technologies. In this regard, the concept of blockchain technology is described as a fundamental part of cryptocurrencies. Three cryptocurrencies have been defined and the possibilities and technologies of these cryptocurrencies have been described. In addition to the defined term blockchain technology, cryptocurrency mining and storage procedures are described. In the practical part of the paper, the mining procedure is described on a selected example. The concept of transactions is explained and the advantages and risks of cryptocurrencies and technology are stated. The results of this final paper can be useful to all those who want to be educated in the field of cryptocurrencies